Data Center Technician

Position Description - Night Shift Only

This role is designated for overnight (night shift) work only. Candidates must be comfortable working nights as part of a 24/7 data center operation.
As an Amazon Data Center Technician, you serve as a primary escalation resource for your support team, specializing in diagnosing and resolving complex hardware infrastructure issues. You are responsible for creating and maintaining documentation for supported technologies and effectively transferring knowledge to junior technicians.
You possess basic to intermediate system administration skills and, when applicable, support remote system administration tasks while collaborating with a distributed virtual team. You are capable of automating repetitive tasks through scripting when needed and work independently to resolve the majority of technical issues.
In this role, you will independently execute small projects and collaborate with your manager to plan and deliver larger, site-level initiatives. You act as the initial escalation point for junior technicians and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the hardware and systems you support. You demonstrate sound judgment, innovation, and attention to detail, while also taking direction when provided.

Required Skills

• Data Center Operations
• Cabling and Cable Management
• Computer Hardware
• RAID
• Hardware Troubleshooting
• RAM
• CPU
• NIC

Top Skills

• Data Center
• Cabling
• Hardware
• RAID
• Hardware Troubleshooting
• RAM
• CPU
• NIC

Additional Skills & Qualifications

We are seeking Data Center Technicians to support our rapidly expanding infrastructure. This role focuses on hardware and network diagnostics, hands-on repair, and may include participation in an on-call rotation.
Successful candidates are able to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong organizational skills, effective communication, work prioritization, and the ability to respond quickly in a fast-paced environment are critical. Responsibilities also include installing equipment, developing documentation, implementing innovative solutions, and resolving complex data center issues.

Basic Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure while managing multiple priorities
• Basic understanding of computer hardware and networking
• Employment contingent upon passing a check
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in confined or elevated spaces
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle required
• Ability to travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems
• Advanced understanding of computer hardware, including troubleshooting and repair

Experience Level

• Entry Level

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Sterling, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.50 - $25.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Sterling,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.